T/F triclosan is a secondary agent that has shown efficacy in reducing gingival inflammation.
False: it is a primary agent! #1
T/F Fluoride decreases remineralization
False: Fluoride enhances remineralization
What is the most common agent used to reduce dentin hypersensitivity?
5% potassium nitrate
Tarter control dentrifices (supragingival) contain fluoride plus? (4)
pyrophosphate salts
Zinc salts
Sodium hexametaphosphate
triclosan
The ability of an agent to bind to the pellicle, tooth surface, and soft tissue and be released over an extended period of time with the retention of its potency.
Substantivity
To achieve cosmetic results from a dentrifice there has to be________ removal of the stained biofilm and delivery of a ________agent.